WILD CHILD: What bites, stings or itches in our forests?

We often get questions about which plants and creatures in London are dangerous. Read on as Tandy shares the good news that staying safe is very easy in our area.

Blog, safety, summer, teaching, Wild ChildNT MortonMay 5, 2023Wild Child, outdoor play, bites, plants

Wild Child: Nature's storystarters

Your collection of sticks, rocks, or snails shells is a perfect opportunity to learn new words and share stories. Read as Tandy shares about natural collections and learning.

Blog, development, fall, family, literacy, nature connection, play, teaching, Wild ChildNT MortonSeptember 20, 2022collections, treasures, nature conneciton, outside, outdoor play, nature's storystarters, found items, loose parts

Wild Child: Spend A Week Outside (Pottersburg Valley and Kiwanis Park)

Can you spend some time outside everyday this week? Tandy challenges you to explore the Pottersburg Valley and Kiwanis Park this week and shares some activities to keep you smiling.

Blog, family, holiday, parenting, play, summer, stewardship, teaching, Wild ChildNT MortonJuly 11, 2022scavenger hunt, wild child, summer activities, summer fun, summer vacation, play, ESA, park

WILD CHILD: What bites, stings or itches?

We often get questions about which plants and creatures in London are dangerous. Read on as Tandy shares the good news that staying safe is very easy in our area.

Blog, safety, summer, teaching, Wild ChildNT MortonJune 6, 2022Wild Child, outdoor play, bites, plants

Wild Wednesday: Bug Bites

Read as Tandy talks about bug bites and giving littles the tools to help themselves.

Blog, family, parenting, summer, teaching, Wild ChildNT MortonApril 26, 2022wild child, Wild Wednesday, parenting, capability, plants

Wild Child: Earth Day

This Earth Day take time to slow down, notice nature’s beauty, and be grateful. Read on for ideas to celebrate our precious planet.

Blog, play, safety, spring, teaching, Wild Child, stewardshipNT MortonApril 22, 2022wild child, earth day, london clean and green, play

Wild Child: What's that bird?

What’s that bird I see? Tandy shares our new resource to help you start your birding journey.

Blog, family, play, spring, summer, teaching, Wild ChildNT MortonApril 19, 2022Wild child, bird, bird identification, bird calls, birding

An Edible Tree for Wildlife

Lorena shares a recipe for making edible tree ornaments.

Blog, family, holiday, play, teaching, Wild Child, winterChildreachFebruary 8, 2022wild babies, wild child, edible ornaments, edible tree, wildlife, apples, outside, winter, play, outdoor play

Wild Child: Bug Bites

Read as Tandy talks about bug bites and giving littles the tools to help themselves.

Blog, family, parenting, summer, teaching, Wild ChildNT MortonJune 16, 2021wild child, Wild Wednesday, parenting, capability, plants

Wild Child: Balancing free exploration and respect for natural spaces

How do we let little ones explore in sensitive natural spaces without damaging the space or restricting their exploration? Read as Tandy shares her family’s strategy to manage this tension.